Best Backpacks for Kindergarteners

Kindergarten is a special time for both children and parents alike. Your child is starting regular grade school for the first time which leads to excited and bittersweet feelings. As a mom to 3, I've gone through kindergarten shopping three times and my youngest child is starting kindergarten this year. One of the things that I've had to prepare each time for is buying school supplies. Part of the excitement for school is getting your child a backpack. You want to pick one that is just right, not too big that it dwarfs them and not too small so that it won't carry everything they need to put in it. This article will recommend five of the best backpacks for kindergarteners that you can buy online.

Best Backpacks for Kindergarteners #1: Wildkin Big Dots

The Wildkin Big Dots backpack is perfect for younger children. It is especially made for kids who are in preschool through second grade. The straps of the backpack are padded which means that they will sit more comfortably on your child's shoulders. There are two zippered compartments as well as a storage pocket inside the backpack. There is also a one year warranty against manufacturer defects. The design is large polka dots, pink for a girl and green for a boy. Each backpack is $29.99 and you can buy it from Buy.com.

Best Backpacks for Kindergarteners #2: Lego Fireman Backpack

Is your little one a fan of Lego? Toys R Us sells a backpack that comes in red with Lego Fireman right on the front. It is especially made to fit younger children. It has a large main compartment, a front zipper pocket and two mesh areas on the sides where you can put water bottles. There is also an organization panel inside the panel. The handles are all padded. You can purchase it from Toys R Us for $49.99.

Best Backpacks for Kindergarteners #3: Crocodile Creek

Star Bright Kids Company through Amazon.com sells a charming backpack that comes in green and orange and has a picture of a tree frog right on the front. Along the top of the backpack are several smaller pictures of the head of a tree frog. There is one main compartment, one smaller compartment on the front and a side mesh area for a water bottle. You can buy it for $22.49. If you buy one of the matching items to go with it (lunchbox, drinking bottle) and spend over $25 dollars, you can get free shipping on your order.

Best Backpacks for Kindergarteners #4: Rolling Backpack

A rolling backpack is a good choice if you think that your child may easily get overwhelmed by strapping on a bag to their back every day. A rolling backpack allows your child to hold onto a handle and pull their backpack behind them on the ground. Target.com sells a rolling backpack that comes with a lunch pail. It has a mesh pocket, organizer pocket as well as a front pouch. It is also water resistant. It comes in one style which is a pattern of several different colors. You can buy it from Target.com for $44.99.

Best Backpacks for Kindergarteners #5: Skip Hop Owl

Part of the excitement of school is having a really fun backpack. Piiperline.com has an utterly adorable backpack called "Skip Hop Owl." The backpack is very unique and has eyes, a beak and ears attached so that it looks just like an owl. The colors of the backpack are teal, red and red polka dots on white. The straps are padded; there is a mesh attachment and even an insulated pocket to keep snacks cool. It retails for $20 dollars.